Jeremiah 39:7 Meaning
Moreover he put out Zedekiah's eyes, and bound him with chains, to carry him to Babylon.
Context Explained
5But the Chaldeans' army pursued after them, and overtook Zedekiah in the plains of Jericho: and when they had taken him, they brought him up to Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon to Riblah in the land of Hamath, where he gave judgment upon him.
6Then the king of Babylon slew the sons of Zedekiah in Riblah before his eyes: also the king of Babylon slew all the nobles of Judah.
7Moreover he put out Zedekiah's eyes, and bound him with chains, to carry him to Babylon.
8And the Chaldeans burned the king's house, and the houses of the people, with fire, and brake down the walls of Jerusalem.
9Then Nebuzar-adan the captain of the guard carried away captive into Babylon the remnant of the people that remained in the city, and those that fell away, that fell to him, with the rest of the people that remained.
Key Themes
Related Cross References
Lamentations 3:34-36
Both passages emphasize God's justice in judgment.
Matthew 5:29
Jesus speaks of severe consequences for sin, similar to Zedekiah's fate.
Hebrews 10:31
The fear of falling into the hands of the living God is echoed in the judgment of Zedekiah.
Source: Jeremiah 39:7